S24·E1 Mapping the Sky
Synopsis
How many people know the meaning of terms such as ' right ascension' and ' declination '? And what exactly is the celestial sphere? Mapping the sky presents problems different from those of mapping the earth. Patrick Moore talks about sky-maps, and how astronomers have worked out their own equivalent of latitude and longitude.
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When did Season 24 Episode 1 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 24, Episode 1 ('Mapping the Sky') originally aired on January 10, 1980.
How long is Season 24 Episode 1 ('Mapping the Sky')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
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How many people know the meaning of terms such as ' right ascension' and ' declination '? And what exactly is the celestial sphere? Mapping the sky presents problems different from those of mapping the earth. Patrick Moore talks about sky-maps, and how astronomers have worked out their own equivalen...
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